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| Col Rajeshwar Singh inaugurates the computer training cell at Tengnoupal in Chandel. A Telegraph picture |
It was all about computers for the Assam Rifles in Manipur and Nagaland as part of their civic action programme
The 29 Assam Rifles of 26 Sector under headquarters Inspector-General of Assam Rifles (South) started a computer training cell to impart high quality computer training to the people of Tengnoupal subdivision in Chandel district of Manipur.
The 29 Assam Rifles of 26 Sector under headquarters Inspector-General of Assam Rifles (South) started a computer training cell to impart high quality computer training to the people of Tengnoupal subdivision in Chandel district of Manipur.
The unique and well-coordinated endeavour is expected to go a long way in training the youths of the district to receive high quality computer training and subsequently land good jobs.
The 34 Assam Rifles of 9 sector donated four desktop computers with accessories to the villagers of Yairipok Bishnunaha in Thoubal district.
In Nagaland, the 42 Assam Rifles under IGAR (North) and 5 Sector, dedicated a computer centre to Heningkunglwa Students’ Union.
The commandant of 42 Assam Rifles, Col K.P.S. Sirohi, handed over the centre to the union at a programme.
Col Sirohi said Assam Rifles was committed to the development of Nagaland and the spread of modern education in the state, besides ensuring peace in the region.
Literacy, particularly vocational training, will help the students and the villagers compete in mainstream education and help them earn their livelihood, he said.
Col Sirohi urged all members of the Heningkunglwa Students’ Union, gaonburahs and social organisations to ensure full utilisation of the facilities provided by the Assam Rifles.
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| Anagha Parnaik (extreme right) during her visit to an institution for the physically challenged |
Aagha Parnaik, the president of the Army Wives’ Welfare Association, Gajraj Corps, recently visited institutions where differently-abled children of soldiers and ex-servicemen are undergoing rehabilitation programmes.
Parnaik began her visit with Sanjeeveni, an NGO which runs an institution for the physically challenged and later visited Mission of Charity, a home for destitutes.
She gave a patient hearing to the people working at the centres about the difficulties they face and assured them of all help.
Parnaik lauded the good work and hoped it would continue. Before leaving, she distributed sweets among the children.
The 29 Assam Rifles of 26 Sector, under HQ IGAR (South), constructed low-cost toilets and water-harvesting structures in six different villages at a cost of Rs 300,000
The completed project was handed over to the villagers of Tengnoupal subdivision in Chandel district.
The completed project was handed over to the villagers of Tengnoupal subdivision in Chandel district.